Role of the Adipocyte in Development of Type 2 Diabetes
Adipocytes are important in the body for maintaining proper energy balance by storing excess energy as triglycerides. However, efforts of the last decade have identified several molecules that are secreted from adipocytes, such as leptin, which are involved in signaling between tissues and organs. T...
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| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2011
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| Online Access: | Open Access: DOAB: description of the publication Open Access: DOAB, download the publication |